Is Rio, IL 61472 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Rio is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 0% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Rio housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Rio, IL 61472 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 47 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 50%, homes sold faster (87 days then) and the median sale price fell 27% to $138,440. Overall, Rio is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Knox County, homes here sell faster than in 54% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Maquon 61458 (50% sold over asking) and Victoria 61485 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Rio real estate
Is Rio a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Rio, IL 61472 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Rio?
The typical home went under contract in 47 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Rio sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Rio?
About 1.96% of a home’s value a year in Knox County, or roughly $7,840 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Rio?
The median sale price was $138,440 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $76 per square foot.
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